Christ Tempted by the Devil, by John Ritto Penniman, 1818

Condition: Paint loss and active flaking exposed the bare wood support. There was a discolored varnish layer and surface grime.

Treatment: Areas of loss and flaking paint were infused with adhesive to prevent further loss. Discolored varnish and grime were removed with the appropriate solvents. Paint losses were filled and inpainted.

Afternoon on Saco Bay, Coast of Maine, by William Frederick De Haas, 1874

Condition (seen in raking light): The painting and support fabric were buckled and out of plane. The paint layer showed overall cracking patterns. There was a discolored varnish layer and embedded surface grime.

Treatment: The fabric was relaxed with moisture and weights and then stabilized. The varnish and surface grime were removed.